1978-79 Philadelphia Firebirds Roster
American Hockey League (AHL)
Team Record: 23-49-8 - 54 points
in the AHL's Southern Division
Coach: Bep Guidolin (23-49-8)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1978-79 Philadelphia Firebirds StatisticsTeam Record: 23-49-8 - 54 points
in the AHL's Southern Division
Coach: Bep Guidolin (23-49-8)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Philadelphia Firebirds of the American Hockey League ended the 1978-79 season with a record of 23 wins and 49 losses and 8 ties for 54 points in the AHL's Southern Division.
The Firebirds scored 230 goals, worst in the league and conceded 347. Gord Brooks netted 43 goals for Philadelphia, while Larry Skinner tallied 30 or more, too. Bob Collyard contributed 35 assists. Doug Favell topped the squad with 12 wins and a team-best 4.48 goals against average, best among goalies with significant playing time.
Bep Guidolin coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Andruff | C | July 10, 1953 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Chemainus, BC Canada |
| Yves Belanger | G | September 30, 1952 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Baie Comeau, QC Canada |
| Mike Boland | R | December 16, 1949 | 5'10" | 183 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Mark Bousquet | D | July 13, 1951 | 6'1" | 209 | L | Springfield, MA USA |
| Gord Brooks | R | September 11, 1950 | 5'8" | 168 | R | Cobourg, ON Canada |
| Gary Coalter | C | July 8, 1950 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Brian Coates | L | September 22, 1952 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Carman, MB Canada |
| Steve Coates | R | July 2, 1950 | 5'9" | 172 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Bob Collyard | C | October 16, 1949 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Hibbing, MI USA |
| Joe Contini | C | January 29, 1957 | 5'10" | 178 | L | Guelph, ON Canada |
| Jim Cowell | F | October 18, 1953 | 5'9" | 181 | L | Newmarket, ON Canada |
| Bill Davis | D | August 22, 1954 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Lindsay, ON Canada |
| Kelly Davis | D | September 23, 1958 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Grande Prairie, AB Canada |
| Jim Dorey | D | August 17, 1947 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Mike Dwyer | L | September 16, 1957 | 5'11" | 172 | L | Brampton, ON Canada |
| Brian Ellacott | R | August 10, 1957 | 5'10" | 180 | St. Mary's, ONT Canada | |
| Mike Eruzione | LW | October 25, 1954 | 5'10" | 181 | L | Winthrop, MA USA |
| Doug Favell | G | April 5, 1945 | 5'10" | 172 | L | St. Catharines, ON Canada |
| Mario Giallonardo | D | September 23, 1957 | 5'11" | 201 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Mike Gillis | L | December 1, 1958 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Rod Guimont | RW | April 16, 1958 | 6'0" | 183 | R | Trail, BC Canada |
| Mike Haworth | 0'0" | |||||
| Peter Jack | L | 6'2" | 200 | |||
| Ralph Klassen | C | September 15, 1955 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Muenster, SK Canada |
| Michel Lachance | D | April 11, 1955 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Quebec City, QC Canada |
| Reggie Lemelin | G | November 19, 1954 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Quebec City, QC Canada |
| Merlin Malinowski | C | September 27, 1958 | 6'0" | 190 | L | North Battleford, SK Canada |
| Mike Marson | L | July 24, 1955 | 5'9" | 200 | L | Scarborough, ON Canada |
| John McCahill | D | December 2, 1955 | 6'1" | 215 | R | Sarnia, ON Canada |
| Paul Messier | C | January 27, 1958 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Nottingham, England |
| Kevin Morrison | D | October 28, 1949 | 6'0" | 202 | L | Sydney, NS Canada |
| Ken Murray | D | January 22, 1948 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Hank Nowak | L | November 24, 1950 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Oshawa, ON Canada |
| Brian O'Connell | G | March 24, 1955 | 6'0" | 181 | St. Mary's, ON Canada | |
| Clayton Pachal | C | April 21, 1956 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Yorkton, SK Canada |
| Randy Pierce | R | November 23, 1957 | 5'11" | 187 | R | Arnprior, ON Canada |
| Michel Plasse | G | June 1, 1949 | 5'11" | 172 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Bill Prentice | D | August 3, 1950 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Lindsay, ON Canada |
| Nelson Pyatt | C | September 9, 1953 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Port Arthur, ON Canada |
| Larry Skinner | C | April 21, 1956 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Rick St. Croix | G | January 3, 1955 | 5'10" | 160 | L | Kenora, ON Canada |
| Paul Stewart | D | March 21, 1954 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Boston, MA USA |
| Jim Troy | R | January 21, 1953 | 6'2" | 200 | R | Boston, MA USA |
| Terry West | F | May 21, 1951 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Timmins, ON Canada |
| Barry Wilkins | D | February 28, 1947 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Dale Yakiwchuk | C | October 17, 1958 | 6'4" | 205 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
